Lokpobiri Reaffirms Federal Government’s Commitment To Human Capital Development For A Competitive Oil And Gas Industry
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D., has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to human capital development as a critical driver of growth, investment, competitiveness, and sustainable value creation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Sen. Lokpobiri stated this while delivering the Ministerial Keynote at the OGTAN 2026 Human Capital…
Tarabina Inspects Ekeremor–Agge, Toru-Ebeni–Bolu-Orua Road Projects
The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Ebiye Tarabina, has inspected ongoing road and bridge projects in Ekeremor Local Government Area to assess progress and ensure contractors execute government projects according to approved standards. During the inspection of the ongoing Ekeremor–Agge Road project, Tarabina commended the contractor for the…
Effective Regulation Requires Stronger Industry Compliance – Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D., has stressed the need for stronger compliance by operators and industry players with established regulatory frameworks, noting that effective regulation can only deliver its intended impact when properly implemented. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor,…
Adeleke Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji, Wins Second Term As Osun Governor
By our correspondent The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, securing a second term in office. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who…
BAYELSA PDP READY FOR 2027 ELECTIONS AS TURNAH CONFIRMS CANDIDATES’ UPLOAD ON INEC’S PORTAL; WELCOMES MACIVER’S GOVERNORSHIP BID, RULES OUT AUTOMATIC TICKET
…..Party Resolves to Contest LGA Polls, Directs Aspirants to Begin Consultations The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, has reaffirmed its readiness for the forthcoming 2027 elections, with State Chairman, Hon. Chief Alabh George Turnah, MON, Esq., assuring party members and Bayelsans of a fully prepared and increasingly strengthened political structure. Speaking at the 1st…
BRM laments political marginalisation of Bayelsa East, Yenagoa LGA in political appointments
A group, Bayelsa Rescue Movement (BRM), has lamented the political marginalisation of Bayelsa East and some parts of Yenagoa Local Government Area. The group, which noted that Brass, Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas, all in Bayelsa East Senatorial District, and Yenagoa Local Government have contributed immensely to the economic development of Bayelsa State, said…
Editorial: Osun: Mr. President, EFCC and the Genuine Fight Against Graft
The fight against corruption remains one of the most important tests of leadership in Nigeria. Every administration since the return to democratic rule has pledged to confront graft, recover stolen public funds and strengthen institutions responsible for promoting transparency and accountability. Yet, despite these repeated promises, public confidence in Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign has continued to…
PDP provides Diri with economic blueprint to rescue Bayelsa from collapse
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP) in Bayelsa State has provided the All Progressive Congress (APC) led government in the state with an economic blueprint to rescue Bayelsa State from total collapse. Part of the economic blueprint includes welfarist reforms in the education, health, and transportation sectors. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa…
Bayelsa Bags US Disease Control Centre Award On Immunisation Programme
…Among Top Five States On Teachers Certification Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Douye, on Wednesday, received an international award presented by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AfriNET). The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, who made the presentation during the 193rd state…
SOLUDO: Orutugu Is a Gift to Nigeria as Anambra Honours Retiring AIG
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described retiring Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikeoye Orutugu, as a “gift to Nigeria,” as the state formally honoured him for his outstanding service to the nation. The tribute was paid during a special session of the Anambra State Executive Council held at the Light House, Awka,…
